Surprisingly, the medical assistant workforce expected to grow by 18%. If you are considering a career path as a Medical Assistant, this article is for you.     

This article will walk you through 5 career paths as a Medical Assistant

Career Paths Medical Assistants Can Explore

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician

An EKG technician carries out a diagnosis test that helps a medical doctor diagnose cardiovascular problems in patients. The test is also helpful in diagnosing irregularities in the heart that might cause heart attack or other kinds of heart diseases.

EKG technicians work closely under the supervision of a medical doctor or nurse. According to Indeed, the average salary of an EKG technician is $34,861 per annum. Here are some responsibilities of an EKG technician:

• Maintenance of the EKG equipment and other inventories used in running the diagnosis.
• Handles the performance and scheduling of the electrocardiograph test.
• Renders EKG services are in line with the hospital procedures.

Phlebotomy Technician

A Phlebotomy Technician deals with the collection and donation of blood samples. They also handle the preparation of the samples for testing.

Most Phlebotomy technicians work in hospitals or clinics. The national average salary of a Phlebotomy technician is $37,294.    

Medical Office Manager

A Medical Office Manager is responsible for the administrative tasks in a medical office. Their job description cut across hiring, training, and supervising staff.

A Medical Office Manager also draws out work schedules, new hospital policies, and budgets. The average national salary of a Medical Office Manager is $52,619 per annum. 

Medical Clerk

A Medical Clerk also handles the administrative tasks in medical settings. They give doctors information on patients during treatment.

A medical Clerk also organizes documents and prepares notes such as handled cases, emergencies, etc. The average national salary of a medical clerk is  $30,430 per annum.

Surgical Technician

A Surgical Technician helps Surgeons during procedures. They are responsible for preparing the operating room, sterilization of utilized equipment, and assisting with minor tasks during the surgical procedure.

They also prepare the patients before surgery and apply bandages when the procedure is done. The average national salary of a surgical technician is $63,294 annually.

Final Thoughts

We’ve uncovered a few careers you can try as a medical assistant, such as Surgical technician, Medical Clerk, and Medical Office Manager. But if you learn more about starting as a medical assistant, you can also read this.